How far is Newtown, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Newtown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newtown and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown and Allentown.
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Start on West Washington Avenue
137 m · 14 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
2448 ft · 58 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Durham Road
2391 ft · 54 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · Durham Road
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Swamp Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · East Swamp Road
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Continue on South Dublin Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1579 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North West End Boulevard
9.2 mi · 15 min · North West End Boulevard
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Turn straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Susquehanna Street
760 ft · 13 sec · West Susquehanna Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Auburn Street
555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Street
2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newtown and Allentown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Durham Road
Continue on Durham Road
9.29 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Newtown and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newtown to Allentown?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Newtown and 26.3 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newtown and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Dublin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dublin.
Cornwells Heights
Ardmore
Trenton Transit Center
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newtown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 39.16 mi (63.02 km).
#1 Newtown
Situated in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, this locale is established within Bucks County at a general elevation of approximately 157 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2292800, -74.9368300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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